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UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd
...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe
www.bolton.ac.uk
Course
Course
Guide
Guide
2024/25
2024/25
Definition of
UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd
...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe
www.bolton.ac.uk
Course
Course
Guide
Guide
2024/25
2024/25
UCAS Points Most Level 3 qualifications equate
to an amount of UCAS points. Prospectus
comparator Most of our courses require & Course Hotline
bolton.ac.uk/courses
EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk
QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903
168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM
courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible
D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.
Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.
KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties
EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk
QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903
168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM
courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible
D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.
Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.
KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties
my th s
about going to uni
Uni’s not worth it 2
It costs an arm and 4
a leg to go to uni
All unis are the same 6
You need to go to a Russell 8
Group uni for good teaching
Where on Earth is Bolton? 10
Unis are full of intellectuals 12
and posh kids
You’re on your own at uni 14
There’s no guarantee I’ll 16
get a job after uni
Open Days 18
We take our 20
responsibilities seriously
Courses 22
#MYTH Uni graduates
earn on average
01
#Use £9,500
Uni’s Loaf
Yer
more per year than
when deciding if uni
non-graduates*.
is right for you...
not
*Source: www.gov.uk (2019)
Having a Degree
apprentic eshi p
degree Foundation
helps you stand out in the degree
employment market and Acc elerated
many jobs require you degree
Loaf £100k
Yer
an arm
and A leg Costs are made up of...
*Source: www.gov.uk (2020)
tuition fe
es
to go to
TUITION FEES
(Paid to your uni)
m a i nt e n a n c e
uni
And there are
c osts (A.K.A.
liv ing costs)
LIVING COSTS additional...
a bl e
(The costs you incur for accommodation, food etc.)
no n - r e p a y
bursa ries available in
some subjects.
PSSST!
ion a l fe e s fo you are earning a
ny addit
charge you a minimum salary and
*No hidden extras guarantee – check it comes directly from
website for terms
your pay packet.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 5
#MYTH
A
03 home-from-home
where no one gets lost
and students are treated
as individuals. A small,
friendly and
All unis are the supportive
same same
campus
environment.
Loaf Top 40
Yer
to go to a
University
and make sure
that the teaching
is up-to-scratch.
Russell
Guardian University Guide 2023
Group Uni
3RD 1st (8th in England)
1st 7TH
FACT
(12th in England)
You might be surprised to learn that some of the
most famous unis aren’t that great at teaching and
students aren’t that happy. By choosing to apply to
Bolton, you can be confident that we’ve got it covered
when it comes to teaching and student satisfaction. in the North West in England for
for Student Experience Student Satisfaction
Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2023 The Complete University Guide 2023
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 9
#MYTH
05 #Use
Loaf
Yer Bolton
EARTH
has been
WHERE ON voted the
and think about
K
f r ie
eU
where might be best dl
th
n
ie s
for you to study. t tow n i n
We are just
IS BOLTON? two
stops on the train from
Manchester City Centre, with great
transport links by rail and bus, so no
need to miss out on the city life.
Bolton has a lively festival,
sports, live music and theatre
calendar, including the annual Food
and Drink Festival and national
IRONMAN UK competition.
6TH
We are
06
Loaf
Yer
Unis are
full
and consider where
you will fit in best.
in England for Social Inclusion
intellectuals 100
come directly from
&
School
posh kids countries study at Bolton
giving your learning an instant
international dimension.
OR COLLEGE
Students return to study
having worked or raised
a family, to advance their
careers or simply embrace
FACT their passion.
%
Well that might be true
of some unis but here We have one of the highest
at Bolton we’re home to proportions in the UK of
students who are the
people from all walks of life
who just want to become first in
the best versions of their family
themselves - whatever
that looks like!
to go to university.
We have the highest
proportion of students in
England from state schools.
Times and Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2023
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 13
#MYTH Academically, our tutors and
support staff will give you all the
07 tools and guidance you need to make
the most of your learning.
You’RE
ON YOUR
FACT nt
te differe
a t u n i is qu i
u ha ve more
t h .Yo
It’s true ol or college o p lan you
r
h o e t
from sc ence and hav e’re here to
nd tw
indepe workload. Bu e way.
..
a n d of t h
time
u ev e ry step Our ‘Customer Service
o
help y Excellence’ accredited
Student Support and Wellbeing
Team will make sure you
are supported outside the
There are loads of clubs,
classroom.
societies, sports and student
activities to get involved in.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 15
#MYTH
08 Nowhere else will you find a
‘Jobs for
Students’
Team whose sole purpose
THERE’s NO
is to help you find employment
during and after your study.
GUARANTEE Employability
Industry advisors help
us to design our courses
so you can be confident
skills and development is you’ll be ready to hit the
i
I ’l
un
built into all our courses. ground running.
ge
l
ta e r
job aft
T
FAC
While there are no
guarantees in life, there are
some things you don’t need
to leave to chance. Helping
you achieve your career
dreams is our number Placements or work
one priority. experience is standard
Practical and simulation
on many of our courses,
facilities that mirror the
giving you practical real world of work.
experience for your CV.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 17
Come and visit us at an Open Day and
see for yourself what it’s like to be a student at Bolton.
our
Hear more about
courses from our
rers.
passionate lectu
Get the
re
from ou al story
r curr
student ent
s.
to your
Get the answers
ility,
funding, disab
llbeing
careers or we
our
questions from
Team.
Student Support
#UseYerLoaf and
come and have a
look around – you’re
s
you feel at home.
very helpful and approachable. They
D ay Find out when our
next Open Day is...
answered all my questions and guided
me throughout the day.”
Leedah Caraang | BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Working towards
Net Carbon Zero
in line with government
targets through our
Environmental
Strategy Framework. Supporting
sustainability through
course and curriculum
design.
e ta k e our
W lities
on sib i
resp
y
An uncompromising
se opportunities.
social,
cultural &
economic
development of our town
and region.
creative and digital arts. BA (Hons) Graphic Design with foundation FT W211 48
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
BA (Hons) English FT/PT Q300 96
BA (Hons) Fashion FT/PT W260 96 BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence* FT/PT W350 104
BA (Hons) Fashion with foundation FT W261 48 BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence with foundation* FT W351 48
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Fashion (top-up) FT W265 BSc (Hons) Computing FT/PT G400 96
Degree/HND
BA (Hons) Fashion Photography FT/PT W740 96 BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation FT G410 48
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Film & Media Production FT/PT P410 96 BSc (Hons) Computing (top-up) FT/PT G405
Degree/HND
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Film & Media Production (top-up) FT P415 BSc (Hons) Computing with industrial placement FT G408 96
Degree/HND
*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 23
UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS
BSc (Hons) Computer Science* FT/PT G370 96 BDes (Hons) Special Effects for Film & Television FT W623 104
Computer Science with foundation and Special Effects Modelmaking for Film &
BSc (Hons) FT G374 48 BDes (Hons) FT W631 48
industrial placement* Television with foundation
BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security) FT/PT G310 96 BDes (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film & TV FT W610 104
Computing (Cyber Security) with industrial User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI)
BSc (Hons) FT G318 96 BA/BSc (Hons) FT/PT W270 96
placement Design*
Computing (Cyber Security) with foundation User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI)
BSc (Hons) FT G314 48 BA/BSc (Hons) FT W271 48
and industrial placement Design with foundation*
BA (Hons) Games Art FT/PT GH46 104 BSc (Hons) Visual Effects & Animation FT W621 104
BA (Hons) Games Art with foundation FT G651 48 BSc (Hons) Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Realities* FT/PT W340 104
*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 25
#UseYerLoaf and understand what
makes people tick with a degree in #UseYerLoaf and engineer a
education or psychology. career that builds your future.
BA (Hons) Education & Learning FT X300 112 BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering FT/PT 2S33 96
Check University
– Fast-track to Higher Education FT/PT N/A BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation FT/PT S550 48
website
BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing & Counselling FT/PT C830 112 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with foundation FT H260 48
BSc (Hons) Psychology with foundation FT C810 48 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering FT/PT H300 96
BSc (Hons) Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience FT/PT C820 112 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with foundation FT H310 48
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling FT/PT C850 112 BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology FT F4G5 104
*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 27
#UseYerLoaf and make a difference with a course #UseYerLoaf to manage your career
in health, early years, community, social work or with a degree in business management, law
dental technology. and crime & criminal justice.
BA (Hons) Community Development & Youth Work FT/PT L540 96 BA (Hons) Accountancy FT/PT N400 104
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology FT B840 88 BSc (Hons) Business Management** FT/PT N370 104
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology (top-up) FT/PT B845 BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation** FT N371 48
Degree/HND
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Early Years & Childhood Studies FT X320 96 BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up) FT/PT N375
Degree/HND
BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care^ FT/PT L511 96 Business Management (Information Systems) Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) FT/PT N387
(top-up) Degree/HND
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care with foundation^ FT L515 48 BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (top-up) FT/PT N355
Degree/HND
Appropriate Foundation
FdA Health & Social Care^ FT L510 48 BSc (Hons) Business Management (Retail) (top-up) FT/PT N365
Degree/HND
Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner Business Management (Supply Chain) Appropriate Foundation
FdA FT 0719 48 BSc (Hons) FT/PT N335
(Health) Independent Route)*^ (top-up) Degree/HND
BA (Hons) Social Work^ FT L550 120 BSc (Hons) Digital Management & Marketing FT N700 104
*Subject to validation **Final degree pathways include Enterprise, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, People
Management, Retail, and Supply Chain (dependent on optional modules taken in final year).
^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility, Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at
Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be communicated during the application process.
Check University
BA (Hons) Crime & Criminal Justice FT/PT L300 112 FdSc Nursing Associate^ FT 0881
website
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Crime & Criminal Justice (top-up) FT/PT L305 BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice^ FT B991 112
Degree/HND
*Subject to validation ^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility,
Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be
communicated during the application process.
BSc (Hons)
Digital & Technology Solutions: Cyber
FT N/A
Check University website #UseYerLoaf and study in a location that suits
Security (Degree Apprenticeship)
you with one of our off-campus partners.
Digital & Technology Solutions: Data Analyst Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
(Degree Apprenticeship)
OFF-CAMPUS (Bolton College)
Digital & Technology Solutions: Network Check University website www.boltoncollege.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Electrical/ Construction & Built Environment (Civil Check University website
Check University website
BEng (Hons) Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree FT/PT N/A HNC BTEC PT N/A
Engineering) 32
Apprenticeship)
Environmental Science & Management Construction & Built Environment Check University website
Check University website
BSc (Hons) (Environmental Practitioner Degree PT N/A HNC BTEC PT N/A
(Construction) 32
Apprenticeship)
*Subject to validation ^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility,
Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be
communicated during the application process.
HNC BTEC Engineering (General Engineering) FT/PT 280K 32 BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering FT N/A 104
OFF-CAMPUS (Regent College London) BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care FT N/A 96
www.rcl.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) Business Management (People Management) FT N/A 104 BSc (Hons) Business Management FT/PT N390 80
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Computing FT N/A 96 BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (top-up) FT/PT L526
Degree/HND
BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation FT N/A 48 FdA Health Care Studies FT L500 64
*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 35
OFF-CAMPUS (Nursing @ Bradford College & Petroc (Devon))
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) FT P422
Degree/HND BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management* FT N630 96
Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Professional & Commercial Dance (top-up) FT W665
Degree/HND BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting with foundation* FT N641 32
FdA Street & Hip-Hop Vernacular Dance FT W762 64 “I’ve been able to study what I love every
day since moving here. There is nothing
more I could have asked for.”
Kirsty Watts | BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film & TV
*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 37
Notes Notes
EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk
QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903
168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM
courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible
D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.
Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.
KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties
UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd
...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe
www.bolton.ac.uk
Course
Course
Guide
Guide
2024/25
2024/25